A winter storm warning that had been issued for western Allegany County had been downgraded to a winter weather advisory as of 10 a.m., with the initial forecast of 4 to 8 inches reduced to 1 to 2 inches for elevations over 1,500 feet.

In the Baltimore area, forecasters had warned for a chance of flurries, but reports as of 10 a.m. are calling for rain showers.